Michael Deanhardt dead at 76

Michael Deanhardt talks to his granddaughter, Bailey Hanks, in this August 2008 photo.

Michael Deanhart, left, and David Vandiver, both of Anderson, listen to Stuart Sprague, newly elected chairman for the Third Congressional District Democratic Committee, at a July meeting in the Arts Warehouse in Anderson.

Anderson Independent Mail

Michael Deanhardt speaks during a Feb. 3, 2009, Anderson County Council meeting. Deanhardt was an avid and outspoken follower of county, and national, politics. Michael Deanhardt speaks during a Feb. 3, 2009 Anderson County Council member. Deanhardt was an avid and outspoken follower of county, and national, politics.